Somawathiya Chethiya (Somawathi Stupa), Archeological site, Ancient Buddhist temple, Ancient renovated stupa, Jungle, grassland, river banks, more »

                                          Kandy Esala Perahara - August 1st to 11th The month of Esala more »

Adam's Peak Adam's Peak Sri Pada Adam's Peak from a distance Elevation2,243 m (7,359 ft) Location Adam's Peak Sri Lanka LocationSabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka RangeSamanala Coordinates06°48′41″N 80°29′59″E Adam's Peak (also Sri Pada; Sinhalese Samanalakanda - සමනළ කන්ද "butterfly mountain", more »

                                    Dambulla Cave Temple                           more »

Reclining Buddha Aluvihara, Sri Lanka The ancient monastery of Aluvihara, located about 20km (12mi) north of Kandy, is the site where, in the first century BC, the Theravada Buddhist scriptures (Tripitaka) were more »

Buddhism in Sri Lanka A Short History by H.R. Perera © 2007 Contents   Preface State of Sri Lanka before the Introduction of Buddhism Early Traditions Colonization by Prince Vijaya and his Followers more »